Bloomsbury Football

"I see my teammates at Bloomsbury as life-lasting friends" - Elyon ⚽   77% of parents of young people involved with Bloomsbury Football say that their children have made friends from different backgrounds through our provision. Elyon is one player who has benefitted from the social impacts of regular football.   'Pitch-ing In' is the series where we shine a spotlight on the experiences of our players. 💥   #london #charity #impact #sport

Bloomsbury Football wants to provide every young person in London with access to the positive benefits of playing regular football. But the reality is that girls do not have equal access. That’s why last night, we presented our new Girls Strategy. It details how we will champion every young woman in London to play football safely, regardless of skill or ability to pay. At the core is our ambitious pledge: to have a 50/50 split of girls and boys by 2028. That means engaging 10,000 young women weekly across London through our programmes. Our enormous thanks are extended to all in attendance, but particularly the panellists and moderators who joined us at the event: ⚽ Understanding the barriers to participation, led by Sirayah Shiraz CCBI: Anouk Denton, Khalida Popal, Ryhanna Parara & Tanya Martin. ⚽ How brands can champion women's and girls football, led by Esme Scantlebury: Shamima Begum, Morgan Brennan, Deena Greaves & Ellie Cross. Thanks also to Gate One for hosting the event. We can’t wait to get more girls on the pitch. 💥 #womeninsport #girlsfootball #football #charity #impact #london 📸: Stacey Osborne Want to help Bloomsbury Football achieve its Girls Strategy? There are many ways you can partner with us to help provide safe spaces where young women can develop confidence, teamwork and resilience. Get in touch to learn more.

"Playing in a mixed team, some people might not pass to you. Playing with all girls, they all encourage you because they might have gone through the same thing" - Muzique ⚽   Giving young women their own dedicated space to play football helps develop not only technical skills, but a lifelong love for the game.    'Pitch-ing In' is the series where we shine a spotlight on the experiences of our players. 💥   #london #charity #impact #sport

The annual Academy trip to St. George's Park is a staple in the Bloomsbury Football calendar. For the fourth consecutive year, our Academy players and coaches travelled to the HQ of English Football for pre-season training. 120 young Londoners got to experience world class pitches and rehab facilities through the weekend-long trip, accompanied by our amazing staff. At Bloomsbury Football, we’re all about creating life-changing opportunities through the power of football. And what’s more inspiring than training on the same facilities as your heroes! Hear from the players and coaches why this year’s trip was so special👇 #charity #sport #impact #london #football  

"The main thing I've learned from the coaches is to never give up" - Rion ⚽   Bloomsbury Football coaches inspire greater self-belief and confidence in the young people they train, so that they can become the best versions of themselves.   'Pitch-ing In' is the series where we shine a spotlight on the experiences of our players. 💥   #london #charity #impact #sport

We're thrilled to have been nominated for The Sports Business Awards 2024! 💥   Bloomsbury Football have been shortlisted in two categories:   ⚽ Best Sports Community Scheme - Rights Holders, Brands & Charities ⚽ Sports Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award - Clubs, Businesses & Charities   It is an honour to be nominated alongside such outstanding organisations. But, it is our impact on young Londoners that inspires us to strive for better - better football provision, better sense of community in the capital, and better outcomes for all young people through the power of sport.   Congratulations to all the other nominees - we are extremely excited for the Awards on 29 November.   #SBA24 #charity #london #impact #football

PARALYMPIC HOMECOMING! 🥇   The Bloomsbury Football team were thrilled to welcome home the ParalympicsGB Team from Paris 2024 after a record-breaking Games!    Ameen, who is part of our Blind and Visually Impaired Football programme, was one lucky player that got to meet GB's medalists at the official homecoming event on Monday.    He tried a number of Paralympic sports alongside the returning athletes and got to meet Taekwondo stars Amy Truesdale and Matt Bush, who both won Gold.   Ameen and his parents particularly enjoyed talking to Javelin champion Dan Pembroke. Dan also has a visual impairment, and generously shared personal stories of overcoming access barriers which resonated with Ameen.   The ParalympicsGB Team have continually inspired throughout the Games, and have finished the fantastic Summer of Sport strong. We're proud to be turning inspiration into action by providing access to football for young Londoners - including providing specialised sessions to those with additional support needs.   #paralympics #paris2024 #london #accessibility #sport #charity

"When everyone plays as well as they could and we lose a game, it's alright - because we all tried" - Romoya ⚽   Football at Bloomsbury is about more than winning. It's about gaining life skills like determination and resilience with a smile on your face.   'Pitch-ing In' is the series where we shine a spotlight on the experiences of our players. 💥   #london #charity #impact #sport

Want to join our growing Fundraising Team? 🚀 We're #hiring for two exciting new roles:  ⚽️ Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships (£42-55k per year) ⚽️ Head of Trusts & Statutory Funding (£42-55k per year) Bloomsbury Football is on a mission to give every young Londoner access to the mental & physical benefits of playing football. Our Fundraising Team creates partnerships and secures funding that ensures that every young person can play football on top-quality facilities with qualified and caring coaches.  These roles will be crucial in helping us achieve our ambitious plans to scale our impact - we're growing from 5,000 young people per week to 20,000 by 2028. 🏆 If you're passionate about football, love impactful storytelling and are looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you! 📅 Apply by 9am by Tuesday 24th September. Contact Eddie Taylor from Peridot Partners to find out more.  #london #charity #hiring #fundraising #football 

"I'm a bit nervous when I meet new people. Bloomsbury has made it easier for me to make friends" - Jake ⚽   Joining our sessions improves young people's confidence and fosters a wider sense of community.   'Pitch-ing In' is the series where we shine a spotlight on the experiences of our players. 💥   #london #charity #impact #sport